The crimes that increased the most in Lisbon result from the greater presence of the Public Security Police, according to an analysis presented by Chief Superintendent Luís Elias. The police official highlighted that PSP work ends up having "a leverage factor also on general crime," suggesting that the increase in crime records is related to the intensification of police activity on the streets of the Portuguese capital. This statement comes in the context of a review of the security forces' performance in Lisbon.

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Most increased crimes in Lisbon result from greater PSP presence
Correio da Manhã3 September 2026 at 07:29
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